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Chepo

Panamá, Panama · North America

About Chepo

Chepo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Unión de Azuero, 48km from San Blas Islands (Guna Yala).

Chepo is a town located in Panamá, Panama. With a population of 12,912, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Chepo sits in Panama. It's in the America/Panama time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chepo to your route.

About Chepo

Chepo is a district (distrito) of Panamá Province in Panama. The population according to the 2000 census was 32,195; the latest official estimate (for 2019) is 59,382. The district covers a total area of 4,937 km2. The capital lies at the town of Chepo.

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Chepo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chepo located?

Chepo is located in Panamá, Panama, North America. The coordinates are 9.1702 latitude, -79.1008 longitude.

What is the population of Chepo?

Chepo has a population of approximately 12,912 people, making it a town in Panama.

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Quick Information

Population
12,912
Continent
North America
Country
Panama
Region
Panamá
Timezone
America/Panama
Coordinates
9.1702, -79.1008

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Worth the detour from Chepo

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

San Blas Islands (Guna Yala)

An archipelago of 365 pristine islands governed by the indigenous Guna people, with crystal-clear waters and untouched palm-fringed islets.

48 km · about 55 min drive

historic highway

Pan-American Highway

The world's longest motorable road stretching approximately 30,000 kilometers from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Casco Viejo

Panama City's UNESCO-listed historic quarter with crumbling colonial facades, rooftop bars, and views of the glittering modern skyline.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Biomuseo

Frank Gehry's only building in Latin America: a crumpled cascade of red, blue and yellow roof planes on the Amador Causeway, telling how the isthmus rose and split two oceans while joining two continents.

55 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Bridge of the Americas

The graceful 1962 steel arch carrying the Pan-American Highway over the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, for decades the only fixed link between the Americas.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Miraflores Locks Visitor Center

A four-storey viewing terrace directly above the Panama Canal's Pacific locks, where Panamax ships are raised 16 m in two steps a few metres from the rail. Bilingual commentary tracks each transit.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Chepo

  • 51 kmPan-American HighwayThe world's longest motorable road stretching approximately 30,000 kilometers from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina.
  • 57 kmBridge of the AmericasThe graceful 1962 steel arch carrying the Pan-American Highway over the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, for decades the only fixed link between the Americas.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chepo.

Las Margaritas

🇵🇦 Panama

3 km awayPop. 4,165

Unión de Azuero

🇵🇦 Panama

7 km awayPop. 1,004

El Progreso

🇵🇦 Panama

10 km awayPop. 4,292

La Mesa

🇵🇦 Panama

19 km awayPop. 1,448

Los Lotes

🇵🇦 Panama

21 km awayPop. 1,323

Pacora

🇵🇦 Panama

23 km awayPop. 6,856

Cañita

🇵🇦 Panama

23 km awayPop. 629

Chepillo

🇵🇦 Panama

24 km awayPop. 255

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